MSI G274QPF E2 review: the reference 2K monitor for everything
2K resolution is gaining ground and is becoming a popular trend, literally. The MSI G274QPF E2 has every chance of becoming one of those monitors, as it has typical gaming features and offers good performance for the money. We have tested the monitor with a colorimeter, measured power consumption, evaluated the image quality, tested it […]
Acer Chromebook 314 review: a breath of fresh air, or the perfect laptop for non-IT
The Acer Chromebook 314 demonstrates that Windows OS is absolutely unnecessary for the majority of the population: a comfortable laptop that delivers a great user experience with an extremely low entry threshold is all that is needed for the consumer. The most simple and reliable software does its job and we are ready to share […]
Nvidia’s history: from children’s video games to world domination
Let’s talk about a successful company that has gone through a thorny path from a small electronics designer to the largest semiconductor technology empire — the story of Nvidia is a success story and an exemplary gold mine for shareholders. How did it all start, what is the GPU revolution, why are video games not […]
Gigabyte GS27F review: budget gaming IPS monitor
Gamers who play for results will definitely be interested in this monitor, because Gigabyte GS27F positions itself exclusively as a gaming solution. In some respects, it surprised with its IPS matrix, although there are, of course, compromises. We tested the model in typical usage scenarios, evaluated the realism of colors, and are ready to share…
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: eSports champion with Intel Core i7-14650HX
For a good gaming laptop, the processor has always been more important than the graphics card, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a clear example of this. Fans of technical specifications on paper may think that this model has a clear performance skew in favor of the CPU, but real-world tests confirm that […]
The world of mobile technology before the Apple iPhone: the best phones of 2004
The year 2004 was rich in innovations and brought a lot of new products that we will talk about today. We have collected the best phones exactly 20 years ago and continue to talk about the world of mobile technology until the Apple iPhone. Progress was unstoppable, mobile devices were becoming more affordable and functional, […]
MSI Project Zero kit review: B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard and stylish MAG PANO M100R PZ case
For PC fans, aesthetics has long been no less important than performance. Today we’re going to take a look at the stylish MSI Project Zero kit, which includes the MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard, which features connectors on the back side, and the MSI MAG PANO M100R PZ chassis. To use such motherboards, a special […]
HP 255 G10 review: a balanced laptop for a student, or a new office standard
Maximum features for minimum money — this is the motto that guided the engineers who created the HP 255 G10. This laptop won’t appeal to demanding image enthusiasts or modern gamers, but it fully meets the needs of the vast majority of the population. In addition to its balanced characteristics, the hero of the review […]
A year with AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, or how wine matures
After a year of active use of the most powerful «red» graphics card, we are ready to share our impressions, experience, tips, and analysis. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a rather compromise product and could have been misunderstood at release, because a year after its release, the card has become the best, literally. […]
Motorola Moto G24 review: an exemplary budget smartphone
The inexpensive and versatile Motorola Moto G24 has brought mixed, but mostly positive, impressions, which we are ready to share with our readers. In this review, we will tell you in detail about the new product, test the device in typical work scenarios and games, evaluate the camera capabilities, measure the battery life, look for […]
PC of the Month – April 2024 (special issue)
These PC of the month will be built in a special format that is becoming more and more popular among computer enthusiasts every year — today we will consider miniature builds using mini ITX motherboards. Of course, there are a lot of ready-made mini PCs in stores built because of laptop components, but this is […]
MSI MPG 271QRX QD OLED review: top-of-the-line OLED monitor with 360Hz refresh rate
This monitor is, without exaggeration, for real champions, because in addition to top-end performance, the MSI MPG 271QRX has a truly champion price. Today, we’re going to take a look at the new 27-inch flagship with Quad HD resolution and an incredible 360Hz OLED matrix. Looking ahead, the monitor has almost no technical shortcomings, but…
Nokia 7650 review — the world’s first cameraphone and the best phone of our time
For the release of the fantastic Nokia 7650 is just a few months away (June 29 this year) and we are ready to share with our readers a detailed review of the most functional mobile phone of our time. The review used an engineering sample that is fully consistent with what the company is preparing […]
The best phones without OS: the golden days of Sony Ericsson
Smartphones have almost completely replaced proprietary mobile phones without an operating system, but this was not always the case. Moreover, before the advent of Apple iOS and Google Android, the best phones without OS were no less functional and convenient than smartphones, and the most advanced of them were not Nokia or Samsung, but Sony…
ASUS Zenbook DUO 2024 review: a combination of a Windows ultrabook and Apple iPad on Intel Core Ultra 9
Today we’re going to take a look at the ASUS Zenbook DUO 2024, which, although not a pioneer among dual-screen laptops, may be of interest to the audience of creative professionals. In addition to its unique design, generous configuration, and powerful hardware, the laptop has a few drawbacks and minor nuances that you will have […]
The world of mobile technology before the Apple iPhone: the best phones of 2002-2003
We continue our series of articles «The World of Mobile Technology before the Apple iPhone», where we talk about the best mobile devices that came out before the first Apple iPhone in 2007. Today, we’ll take a look at popular, technologically advanced, unique, and surprising phones and smartphones released in 2002 and 2003. In general,…
TP-LINK Archer Air R5 review: ultra-thin router with Wi-Fi 6 for true aesthetes
A typical modern Wi-Fi router resembles the flattened head of a horned android with distinctive antennas, but TP-LINK Archer Air R5 is anything but. This is a unique model designed to curb the appetites of perfectionists and those who have little space in their apartment. We appreciated the router’s slim design, conducted several practical…
MSI RTX 4080 Super Expert review: a professional industrial design video card for work and beyond
The long-awaited «super» series has been replenished with the pre-top MSI RTX 4080 Super Expert, and we are ready to share the test results with you. In addition to the usual benchmarks in desktop programs and games, we tested local neural networks, measured the temperature, noise, and power consumption. Technical specifications of the MSI RTX…
Acer Nitro 16 review: an almost exemplary gaming laptop based on AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and NVIDIA RTX 4060
A classic, high-performance laptop for gamers, the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 (AN16-41-R86T) pleasantly surprised us not only with its gaming capabilities, but also with its battery life and good IPS display. Of course, there were a few serious compromises, which we will discuss in this detailed review. We tested the laptop in work programs, synthetic…
PC of the month (March 2024)
In the first spring issue of the «PC of the Month» 2024, we will consider the most familiar, classic gaming configurations in the form of the following system units: «Budget», «Optimal», and «Progressive». We have selected the latest components, taking into account the latest changes in the computer technology market. Gaming PC «Budget»…
MSI RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6 GB review: the world’s most powerful graphics card with a TDP of 70W
Today we’re going to take a look at a brand-new baby with an eSports character — the MSI RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6 GB is quite a compromise, but despite its low theoretical performance, it made a good impression. We tested the new product in desktop programs, synthetic tests, video games, and also measured power […]
The world of mobile technology before the Apple iPhone: the best phones of 2000-2001
The mobile phone as a device was invented twice: In 1973, when Martin Cooper called Joel Engel «wirelessly» and in 2007, when Steve Jobs introduced the first Apple iPhone. Since then, the world has never been the same. People are immersed in social networks and endless consumption of video/photo content, all thanks to a large […]
ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 2024 review: ultra-thin OLED ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 9 and NVIDIA RTX 4090
It’s common to see flagship hardware in powerful gaming laptops, but ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 2024 is nothing like a typical gaming laptop. The slim metal body houses the new Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor paired with a 16 GB NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics accelerator. Of course, the dimensions cause serious compromises with performance, […]
GamePro MG650 review: ultra-budget gamepad with instant connectivity
An incredibly affordable controller with a dual mode, good battery life, and lightning-fast connectivity – GamePro MG650 doesn’t claim to be the best, but it’s a great value for the money. We tested the gamepad in synthetic programs, video games, evaluated the ergonomics, and looked for advantages and disadvantages. Package and…
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 review: MacBook in the world of gaming laptops
A slim, elegant, well-built, quiet, and beautiful gaming laptop sounds fantastic, but let’s take the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 as an example to see if it’s possible. Of course, the slim design has brought serious compromises, so let’s talk not only about the advantages of the device, but also about the main problems. We tested…
Top 10 Quad HD (2K) gaming monitors under 250 USD
In this article, we will review the best gaming monitors in Ukraine in the form of ten models from ten well-known brands. Only Quad HD 2560×1440 models with a high refresh rate were taken into account, keeping the price range under UAH 10,000. It can be considered that 2K is the golden mean for a […]
Gigabyte A620I AX review: compact and functional mini-ITX motherboard
It’s no secret that small and neat mini-ITX boards are in increasing demand against the backdrop of large ATX boards, so today we’re going to introduce Gigabyte A620I AX, a bright representative of the current socket. In a detailed review, we’ll tell you about the characteristics of this baby, test it in synthetic benchmarks,…
EVOLVE SpecialPart Gaming PC review: a balanced gaming PC with excellent cable management and a defective video card
In a detailed review, we tested the finished EVOLVE SpecialPart Gaming PC in gaming scenarios (Quad HD 2K and Ultra HD 4K), work programs, measured power consumption, component heating, and noise level. In addition, the cost of the finished PC and separately purchased components was compared in the traditional manner. Specifications. Computer…